May 2008
The O&P EDGE
edit post Victories Fueling the Fight in Congress by Morgan Sheets May 1, 2008 The momentum behind the national parity campaign is growing. Indiana and Vermont have become the
Michael Johnson Jr.: Becoming a Superhero
Chelan M. Keeter
A glimpse into overcoming spina bifida. The Hospital When Michael Sr. and his wife Juan were expecting their first child, their unborn son was diagnosed with spina bifida. Juan, who
An Overview of (Early) Foot Orthotic Biomechanics, Part I
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
When I first started in this field well over 12 years ago I found myself in the unenviable position of running a company that had outdated products. The entrepreneurial zeal
Promoting Our Profession
Kristin Carnahan
As I think back over my college and professional experiences, I realize that I have always been one to promote and recruit. When I was an undergraduate student I became
Victories Fueling the Fight in Congress
Morgan Sheets
The momentum behind the national parity campaign is growing. Indiana and Vermont have become the ninth and tenth states respectively to take a stand and pass prosthetic coverage legislation.
Billing and Collections Q & A
Lisa_salmon_lake
Q: I read in a previous issue of The O&P EDGE that Medicare no longer pays separately for L-3845 and was wondering if there are other L-Codes in the WHFO
Five Questions for Angela Montgomery, CPO
The O&P EDGE
Angela Montgomery, CPO, grew up in a small Pennsylvania town that afforded her the opportunity to do a little of everything. Growing up, she worked on a farm, sang in
Anybody Notice There is a Presidential Election Coming Up?
John Latsko
Every presidential election year candidates promise to fix all the problems facing the nation. With the economy pointing toward a recession, oil prices higher, housing prices lower, and inflation showing
Good News Opens Academy’s Annual Meeting
Brady Delander
Academy President Wendy Beattie, CPO, FAAOP, presents Maurice LeBlanc with the Titus-Ferguson Award. Photograph courtesy of Eric Chen. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) 34th Annual Meeting
Fabrication Support Has Never Been Easier
The O&P EDGE
While Velocity Labs is known in the industry for its expertise in double-wall socket fabrication and innovative components, Velocity also supplies full and partial fabrication support for a variety of
